Key Stage 4 Curriculum (Form 4-5)

Pupils in Key Stage 4 follow a common 'core curriculum' of seven subjects, but have the option to choose from up to fifteen other subjects. Some pupils may be presented with the opportunity to study vocational subjects that are delivered in the school but in conjunction with the South Eastern Regional College.

The Subject Options include 2/3 Academic and 1/3 Applied or Vocational, in line with the Government's Legal Requirement. All mainstream pupils are entered for GCSE in English, Maths, RE and Learning for Life and Work. Pupils can then choose to study from the following GCSEs which include Double or Single Award Science, Technology, History, Geography, Spanish, Business Communication Studies, Home Economics, Art, Media Studies, Motor Vehicle Studies, PE, ICT and Health & Social Care.

"The school is an active member of the Lisburn Area Learning Community (LALC) and the pupils benefit from he strong collaborative links with local schools and the further education college to broaden the curriculum." ETI January 2015